Replica of Spanish ship arrives in Shanghai

A replica of the 17th-century Spanish galleon, known as "Andalucia," docks at the North Bund yesterday.

A replica of the 17th-century Spanish galleon, known as "Andalucia," docks at the North Bund yesterday.

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A replica of the 17th-century Spanish galleon, known as "Andalucia," docked at the North Bund yesterday after a 10,500-nautical-mile voyage from Seville, Spain.

The 52-meter-long and 10.1-meter-wide ship is a replica of Spanish galleons, which are large, multi-decked sailing ships used to transport silk, porcelain and spices between Asia, America, Europe and Oceania since the 17th century.

The ship embarked on the journey on March 21 from Seville, anchoring at Malta, Israel, Egypt, Sudan, Sri Lanka and Singapore. It attracted 96,000 visitors on board. The aim is to promote Spanish culture, tourism, business and delicacies.

It is regarded as an ambassador of friendship of Andalucia, an autonomous community of Spain.

The ship will leave Shanghai in September.